United States

California AG Warns of Scams on Slam the Scam Day

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert warning Californians about Social Security and government imposter scams on the Seventh Annual Slam the Scam Day. The alert highlights the increasing financial losses to scams reported by the FTC and provides tips for consumers to protect themselves.

Natchez Trace Property Owners Association v. Branighans - Court Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal dismissed a writ in the case of Natchez Trace Property Owners Association, Inc. v. Michael R. Branighan and Michelle T. Branighan. The dismissal was based on counsel's advice that the case had been settled and resolved.

SBK ART LLC v. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Discovery for Foreign Litigation

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's order granting SBK ART LLC's petition for discovery in aid of foreign litigation under 28 U.S.C. §1782. The court disagreed with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP's argument that discovery should be denied if not discoverable from the foreign client abroad.

Mar-Can Transport v. Local 854 Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's decision in Mar-Can Transport Co. v. Local 854 Pension Fund, reducing Mar-Can's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The court interpreted a key provision of ERISA concerning the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when an employer switches pension plans due to union representation changes.

McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. - Copyright Infringement Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a lower court's decision in McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. The court affirmed the dismissal of the false copyright management information claim but vacated the dismissal of copyright infringement claims, remanding for further proceedings on specific factual issues.

Second Circuit Rules on Mt. Hawley Insurance Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision, holding that Mt. Hawley Insurance Company must provide additional insured coverage to Reidy Contracting Group, LLC. The court found Reidy to be an additional insured and that the Employers Liability Exclusion did not bar coverage.

Lanesborough 2000 LLC v. Nextres LLC - Appeal of Arbitration Award

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on an appeal concerning an arbitration award between Lanesborough 2000 LLC and Nextres LLC. The court found the waiver of appeal rights in the arbitration agreement ambiguous and partially affirmed the district court's judgment, while vacating another part related to an injunction of state-court proceedings.

Care One LLC v. NLRB - Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction for Care One LLC and its affiliates. The healthcare facilities sought to halt NLRB proceedings for alleged unfair labor practices, arguing the NLRB lacked a lawful quorum and the ALJ's appointment was unconstitutional. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm.

Broadcast Music v. Concert Promoters - Antitrust Licensing Fees

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's decision regarding music licensing fees set by Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) for concert promoters. The court found the imposed rates and expanded definition of gross revenues to be unreasonable and remanded the case for further proceedings.

B.B. v. Hochul - Children's Foster Care Certification Rights

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's dismissal of a case concerning New York's child foster care certification scheme. The court found that plaintiffs, children denied placement with relatives due to criminal history or abuse reports, have standing to sue, but some claims are moot.